Currency futures were down on Monday as the dollar strengthened ahead of the FOMC policy meeting. Recent economic data and developments in the Middle East have boosted bets on a Fed rate hike on Wednesday. Market participants are also gearing up for policy decisions by the Bank of Japan and the Bank of England. The Read More…
Currency futures edged higher on Monday as the dollar struggled to hold Friday’s gains, as the US marked Labor Day. The non-farm payrolls report out last week revealed robust job growth, beating forecasts and increasing expectations for a Fed rate hike. At the same time, inflation worries intensified as Middle East tensions worsened last week. Read More…
Currency futures were subdued on Monday as the dollar remained elevated after Friday’s rally. The greenback soared after the Fed Chair’s comments increased rate hike expectations.
Currency futures gained on Monday as the dollar extended declines from the previous week amid a drop in Fed rate hike expectations. Economic data released last week showed easing inflation and a slower economy. Meanwhile, market participants are watching rising tensions in the Middle East with no new deal in sight. Recent US data has Read More…
Currency futures gained last week as the dollar collapsed after data indicated slower-than-expected growth in the second quarter. At the same time, the core PCE number missed forecasts, leading to a drop in Fed rate hike expectations. The move was extended on Monday after, over the weekend, it was said that the US would start Read More…
Currency futures recovered on Monday after the US paused its two-week-long attacks on Iran. The pause boosted risk sentiment and sent oil prices lower. Meanwhile, the dollar pulled back as demand for safe-haven assets declined. Market participants were also optimistic after reports that China was pushing for diplomacy in the Middle East. Dollar performance (Source: Read More…
